Physical Therapist
Company: NAPA Center Inc
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
PHYSICAL THERAPIST Position Overview:Physical Therapists provide
services to develop, enhance or restore functional capacity of
clients whose abilities to cope with the tasks of daily living are
threatened or impaired by physical illness or injury, psychosocial
disabilities, aging process or by developmental deficits. Physical
Therapists at NAPA Center provide skillful intervention to infants,
toddlers, children, and adolescents with disorders that affect
development of motor and behavioral skills within the professional
scope of practice. The role will require all therapists to work as
part of a multi-disciplinary team.It is expected that each
therapist will be able to complete all of the below
responsibilities with little or no supervision required.Key
Responsibilities:Treatment of motor deficits and functional
impairments or difficulties primarily in the pediatric
population.Possess general knowledge of child development to assess
and refer families to other disciplines when appropriate.Assess a
client's physical condition using a variety of standardized tools
to determine a plan for treatment. Utilize multiple frames of
reference to inform practice including but not limited to:
neurodevelopmental, developmental biomechanical, sensory
integration, motor learning, cognitive, and rehabilitation.Create
tailored treatment plans to address client's limitations, taking
into account their age, abilities and other medical/physical
factors.Apply a range of physical therapy techniques to address
presented conditions (including tailored exercises, passive and
active stretching, gait analysis and training). Patient/caregiver
training in the use of assistive technology devices, mobility
devices, orthotic or prosthetic devices.Prescribe home exercise
programs for patient/caregiver to promote carryover and continued
progress in the community.Adapt environments and processes to
enhance functional performance of clients.Actively participate in
professional development including continuing education
opportunities provided through the organization, from outside
providers, as well as through opportunities offered as part of
regular clinical supervision.Maintain impeccable documentation.
Ensure that treatment notes are recorded accurately and timely in
the electronic health record system, according to the policies of
NAPA.Report writing including but not limited to evaluations,
progress reports, school district IEP reports, assistive
technology.Act as a member of an interdisciplinary team to create a
comprehensive developmental approach to client-centered care.
Develop rapport with clients to build a relationship of trust and
mutual respect.Work closely with administrative staff to manage the
schedule and ensure that time is being used productively.Provide
input into the development of clinical practices and procedures.Act
in accordance with all company, legal and industry policies and
ethics.Comply with all professional development requirements for
maintenance of registration as a Physical Therapist with the
appropriate licensing board.Work in a healthy and safe manner and
encourage others to do the same.Personal Role Requirements:Minimum
qualifications include completion of at least a Bachelor of Applied
Science or Physical Therapy degree, from an accredited
University.Strong clinical experience - at least 2 years post
graduate physical therapy experience preferred, preferably in a
pediatric setting with exposure to children with
disabilities.Background clearance with DOJ and FBI.Annual TB test
clearance.CPR and First Aid certificates.Current registration with
the appropriate licensing board. Good physical health and fitness
and the ability to lift up to 50lbs, extended periods of standing
and/or sitting on the floor. Create a safe, professional, and
supportive environment where clients, families and colleagues feel
empowered to succeed.Ability to communicate confidently and
effectively with clients and other medical professionals.Display a
level of professional empathy towards clients and the ability to
develop rapport. Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with
clients and their families. Exercise discipline by completing all
documentation, reporting requirements and training in an accurate
and timely manner.Team player that can demonstrate the values for
working as part of multi-disciplinary team to advance a client's
needs.Demonstrates the ability to take on additional
responsibilities with time, including assessment and development of
treatment plans for more complex cases, supervision of therapy
aides/volunteers and additional clinic responsibilities.Ability to
travel for periods of time for training/treating may be required.
Company Values:All NAPA Center employees must demonstrate the
company's core values which include:Love -NAPA is a family business
built on the love that parents have for their children. Embody
NAPA's spirit of love through kind actions, warmth and
communication used every day.Share - sStrive to collaborate and
educate as part of the NAPA team, so that our clients and their
families leave NAPA with positivity and hope.Grow - evolve, engage
and continue to learn, from our clients, our colleagues and our
industry so that we truly offer the best therapy possible.Hope -
believe in the potential of every child and commit to helping them
succeed, giving families hope when others have failed.
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Keywords: NAPA Center Inc, Los Angeles , Physical Therapist, Healthcare , Los Angeles, California
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